Development of improved Canada western amber durum cultivars
Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Ruan, Yuefeng
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$879,192
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission
Start Date:
2014
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To develop new durum cultivars with improved: yield, disease and insect resistance and heat and drought tolerance, as well as good grain protein and straw strength.